m o • > r • - » - 9 - * * • . « « « *• @ # * & * ■a « - ® « •» •S» a n Student Life 4 « - People 32 \ « Academies 72 *? * (Sports 88 # Clubs 124 0 Community 146 0 a » * n % i • . 1995 TROJAN > / \ Portsmouth High School a f, 1149 Gallia Street 614-353-2398 693 Students Mr. Tom Walker, Principal Susan Ruggiero and Tiffany Tomlin, Editors Students prepare to enter the halls of PHS in the hopes of making their mark on the year. Title Page 1 A Lynne Bissell paints a mark on a mu­ ral, which will soon decorate the walls 2 Opening ! Senior baritone player Todd Pulver takes a break from band prac­ tice to finish a government essay. eople who pass through Portsmouth High School wish to leave their p mark in some way. From setting athletic records to continuing academic achievements, students obtain top marks in many different aspects of school life. Though walking through the hallways may at times seem routine and dull, these hallways hold the per­ sonalities and accomplishments that make each year special. The pages of this book are filled with the faces, smiles, tears, joys, and events that make PHS unique. Lori Blevins works hard to make top marks on a unit test in Latin II class. Opening 3 \ Vi hat are memories made of? Memories evolve every day. w Special events and routine activities are sources for memories. Pep rallies and bonfires mark big games. Ro&s and banners for the winners make Home­ coming memories. The Grand Parade and the Pageant make River Days memories. Displays of talent and audience reaction make memories of plays. Perhaps the best memories of all, however, come from daily activities of friends whether at work or at play. These events made our memories! Senior girls show support for the Trojans before the caravan that led to the Homecoming Bonfire. % * Student Life 5 Leslie Wins with Southern Hospitality fter being chosen to schools, Leslie definitely stood represent PHS in the out from the crowd. Leslie was A annual River Days Fes­ energetic in her sailor suit, ele- tival, Leslie Rodeheffer began gant in her violet gown, and preparing and planning for the poised during her interview. In celebration. Finally, on Satur­ fact, it was no surprise to her day, September 3, she made her many supporters present that mark. Among twelve other she was crowned as the new Miss young ladies from area high River Days 1994. Ik “River Days has Even though it was obvious to the audience and Portsmouth supporters that Leslie would be crowned, she couldn’t believe the pageant results. Clutcthing the crown, she shares her excitement with friends. Being crowned Miss River Days was not the only honor Leslie received during the pag­ eant weekend. In fact, her float, a unique version of “Southern Hospitality,” was awarded 2nd place in the homemade divi- y 6 River Days As she taps downstage in a dark navy Cracker Jack sailor suit, Leslie impress­ es the judges by showing enthusiasm. Showing grace and poise while flashing a coy smile, Leslie models a violet eve­ ning gown especially cho- for the pageant. given me the opportunity to represent the community.” Leslie Rodeheffer With the pressure of pageant competition be­ hind her, Leslie relaxes with a surrounding group of fellow friends and supporters. FRONT ST OME TO OUTH OHIO m River Days 7 Using the guidelines of the Heart-to-Heart computer dating, Eve Timmy Dodds and Kelly Austin have been working well together Tiedge tries to help her friend Norman Brooks find his most com- since fifth grade. They take roll in study hall together everyday for patible match. Mr. Doll. 1 f * f True Friends i • ‘i Last Forever any of stu­ time they are seniors, their dents’ memo­ closest friends are in most M ries of high of their classes. An inside school life involve their joke or a hug from a friend friends. Some students can easily turn a bad day won’t sign up for activities at school into a brighter unless their friends join one. Almost all of the stu­ them, even though the best dents who took the 1995 place to make friends is Friendship Poll agreed that through sports and clubs. even through the hard While freshmen often start times, friends will always out in classes with people be there for one another. * ! they don’t know, by the ' 8 Friendship Leslie Rodeheffer, Amy Albrecht, Susan Rug­ giero, Andrea Matiz and Eric Braun have been friends since they attended the same pre-school together. They have gone from fighting over blocks to fighting over election candidates. On election night, Amy and Eric debate the qual­ ifications of a candidate in front of their friends. Trying to prove his philosophy that friends make the best mates. Bob Lang proposes to April Mullins, while Melanie Driedger laughs at his attempt. Making Friends The secret to good friendship is to put all the petty stuff aside and just believe in each other. - Frances Schwamberger Friendship is something special and your true friends are one of a kind! Don't let anything or anyone come between friendship. - Missy Jordan I think friends are the people who you cherish your whole life and share many memories with. - Joe Jones My friends are always there when I need them. If you're a true friend, then you will be there for your friends. - Amber Litz If it weren't for my enemies, I wouldn't know who my friends are. - Jennie Brown Jesse Johnson and Ivan Hammond try to talk their friend Andy Heiskell into stealing one of Brad Daniels’ fries for them. Friendship 9 Spirit Soars To Now Heights S pirit at PHS is displayed in activities included a clothing drive many ways: from the Pep and dressing up for theme nights S Club decorating the lockers at the basketball games. The stu- before a big game to the newly dents weren’t the only ones dis- formed Kazoo Band playing for the playing spirit. Teachers helped out patients at the Receiving Hospital. by wearing their Trojan sweat­ There are various clubs to join to shirts on “Red & Blue” days and express Trojan pride such as Pep helping out at the Pep Assemblies. Club and a new club, Athletes in Faculty and students “made their s Action, organized this year by mark” by displaying their pride in > Coach Albrecht. Athletes in Action their own unique ways! f Mr. Lard steals the show by rapping his way th/ough the “Twelve Days of Christmas” at the Christmas assembly. Trojan upperclassmen show their spirit by supporting the freshman football team in the last game of the season. Li 10 Spirit Larry, Andy, Adam, Kyle, and Norman show their support by “being all they can be” at Athletes in Action’s “Support the Troops Night.” Girls from each of the classes take to the “We’re number one!” declare students be­ floor and join in singing the Alma Mater at fore the caravan to the Homecoming bon- a pep assembly. “Give me your best shot,” Brooke Pratt says teasingly as she lends her face to the Girls’ Tennis booth at Oktoberfest. Sophomore cheerleader Ginger Aldridge shows enthusiasm before the football team storms onto the field. Seniors Sonia, Jamie, Dayspring, and Sta­ cey spread Trojan spirit throughout the town by making door signs for the football play­ ers’ houses. Spirit 11 . At Spartan Stadium Leslie Wins n Friday, September 23, the sented banners and flowers to the at­ 1994 Football Homecoming tendants and queen, Leslie Rodeheffer. O candidates walked across the The Girls’ Gym, decorated in traditional field at the 50 yard line at halftime of red and blue, hosted the after-game the Dayton Belmont game. The Band of dance. One hundred sixteen students and Tomorrow softly played “What I Did for guests danced to music provided by Phil Love” as the announcer introduced each Malone. one. Members of Student Council pre­ * ► 4 • i 1994 Football Homecoming Queen and her Court are (front) Kyla Jackson, Freshman; Bronwyn Scurlock, Sophomore; Michelle McCallister, Sen­ ior; Leslie Rodeheffer, Queen; Eve Tiedge, Senior; and Ali Lacy, Junior. Escorts are (back) Chris McKinley, Scott Moore, Jason Hanley, Chris Ho­ gan, Zach Coriell, and Sean Waugh. 12 Football Homecoming Brandon Hobbs dances with seniors Michelle Me- Callister, Jamie Carver and Jackie Sturgill at their last football homecoming dance. Dayspring Neff and Sonia Llewellyn party with Leslie Rodeheffer at the dance held in her honor. The 1993 Football Homecoming Queen, Lorie Lisath, gives up her crown to Leslie. Football Homecoming 13 Candy Price, Michelle Bradley, and ^let *71 Stuuvf ^et *?( Stuuvf Michele Kendle show everyone that girls Let If Snow! he Snowflake Ball was de- out.” Mrs. Liles thought that “the scribed best by Josh dance was a hoot.” Several people T Hughes as “the mini prom commented that the Girls’ Gym for all classes.” This winter was the looked great in its blue, white, and first for the yearbook-sponsored silver glory. Robert Lang said, “If dance. Over one hundred couples the Snowflake Ball was any more showed up to have a night that fun, I just couldn’t have handled turned out to be “exciting and fun,” it!” However, some people were less said Tessa Brown. Katie Brown enthusiastic about attending the commented that she liked the ball dance. Robbie Bratchett came be- “tons better than Homecoming.” cause “there was nothing better to Even the chaperones enjoyed the do.” Jeremy Glass showed up be- dance. At the end of the evening cause “my girlfriend threatened my ' Mr. Brown said he was “all shooped life!” > i 1 i Never accused of being a dull person, Bob Lang dips his date.